Cool Ranch Pork Chops is one of the easiest and best family dinner recipes! And, since there are no knives needed to make this meal, even the youngest of kids can help to prepare this family favorite dinner!
Sometimes dinner calls for a simple, no-fuss option that the whole family will enjoy.
This recipe for Cool Ranch Pork Chops will fit into any family's weekly dinner plans when time is short because so is the ingredient list.
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- The ingredient list for making Doritos Pork Chops:
- Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
- How long will it take to make this family dinner recipe from start to dinner?
- Can I use bone-in pork chops for this recipe?
- An important tip:
- Internal temperature for properly cooked pork:
- Can these pork chops be made in an air fryer?
- Additional easy family dinner recipes:
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The ingredient list for making Doritos Pork Chops:
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- Boneless Pork Chops (approximately 1" thickness)
- Cool Ranch Tortilla Chips
- Prepared Ranch Dressing
- Smoked Paprika
- Salt and Pepper
Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
- gallon-size zip-top bag
- tongs
- 9x13 baking dish
- pastry brush
- a shallow dish for breading
- cooking spray
How long will it take to make this family dinner recipe from start to dinner?
Thirty minutes. How's that for an easy weeknight dinner that the kids will love?!!
Can I use bone-in pork chops for this recipe?
Yes, but the cooking time will be a bit longer with bone-in pork chops. Please plan accordingly.
The proper internal temperature for safely cooking pork is 145-degrees Fahrenheit. Gone are the days that pork needs to be overcooked, bone dry, and tasteless.
An important tip:
This is one of the simplest to make family dinners, EVER!
As long as you HIDE THE CHIPS so they're not eaten before you get a chance to make this recipe (not that I'd know anything about that! HaHa), you'll be golden!!
Internal temperature for properly cooked pork:
You're looking for an internal temperature of 145-degrees for properly cooked pork.
However, since there is something called "carry over cooking," you can remove the pork from the oven around 140-degrees and allow it to sit (covered) before serving.
The pork chops will continue to cook slightly as they sit (carry over cooking), which ensures juicy, tender meat.
Can these pork chops be made in an air fryer?
You bet!
Follow the directions and cook in an air fryer for 15 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Use an instant read thermometer and when the internal temperature of the chops reaches 145 degrees, they're done and ready to eat.
Thank you to Kansas Living Magazine for featuring this dish as one of the 20 recipes you need to try!
Additional easy family dinner recipes:
- Boneless French Onion Pork Chops (pictured below)
- Garlic Lovers Pork Chops (pictured below)
- Sausage and Egg Quesadillas (pictured below)
- Simple and Speedy Chicken Pot Potatoes (pictured below)
- Jammin' Salmon (pictured below)
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Cool Ranch Pork Chops
Equipment
- Rolling Pin optional for crushing chips
- meat pounder optional for crushing chips
- breading station optional
- shallow pan optional for breading
- pastry brush optional, for spreading the ranch sauce
Ingredients
- 6 boneless pork chops approximately 1" thick
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- 3 cups cool ranch tortilla chips crushed
- salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Brush each chop with ranch dressing on both sides.
- Season both sides of each chop with salt and pepper.
- Place the crushed tortilla chips in a shallow dish.
- Press each chop into the crushed chips on both sides.
- Place the prepared chops in a baking dish and sprinkle with the smoked paprika.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
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Bridget says
I am excited to try this but the ingredients says oil is needed. The recipe doesn't say where or when to use it. On the chops or in the baking dish. HELP! I want to make this tonight! Thank you 🙂
Renée says
Hi, Bridget!
I'm baffled because I don't see oil listed anywhere. I thought maybe I'd forgotten adding it into this recipe, but as far as I can see, it was never there.
I would add some non-stick cooking spray to the baking dish, but that's about all.
I'm happy to eat my words if you show me where the oil is listed. I'm not saying you're wrong, I'm only saying I'm probably crazy or blind (or both).
I hope you enjoy these chops, and that my reply gets to you in time.
Take care,
Renee
Jason says
Remarkably tasteful pork chops! Very juicy with that Doritos "zing" we all love from those Cool Ranch Doritos. I didn't change the recipe much but I had to cook the chops for 10 minutes longer to get to the right temp (145). But the chops were thick and my oven is old so... Great recipe, it's a keeper for my granddaughter who was here for it--she cleaned her plate. Our sides were broccolini (baby broccoli) and a green salad w/dried cherries (she didn't like those!). 5 stars!
Renée says
Hi, Jason!
I'm pleased that the pork chops were a hit with your granddaughter!
Sorry the broccolini and salad didn't fare as well. LOL. Kids!!
Thanks so much for the comment and rating.
Have a great day!
Renee
Nellie Tracy says
Such a fantastic recipe! My kids love it!
Renée says
Glad to hear it, Nellie! Thanks for letting me know!
Renee
Courts says
@Nellie Tracy, would these work with extra thick chops too and you would just cook them longer? The chips on the bottom layer don’t get soggy?
Renée says
Yes, thicker chops would need to be cooked longer.
I didn't have an issue with soggy chips, but if you're worried about that feel free to add a rack to the baking sheet for better air circulation.
Hope this helps.
Take good care,
Renee
Courts says
@Renée,
Great idea thx
Courts says
@Renée, I did have to cook mine about 60 mins total Bc they were so thick— and they were incredibly juicy!! Thank you! Will def make this again. The kids did say the bottom layer got soggy so next time I would try the rack like you suggested
Mmmmm
Renée says
Thanks for getting back with me. I'm glad your chops were juicy and that will make this again.
The rack will work wonders for crunchy bottoms. Mmmmm 🙂
Enjoy and have a great day!!
Tisha says
Cool Ranch are one of my favorite chips and my childs also! This is something I'm going to add to my dinner menu for the week!
Renée says
You're both going to be very happy! Enjoy!!
Tara says
This was awesome -- my kids love it!
Renée says
Yay!!! Mine too. Thanks, Tara!
Alyssa Mosher says
Now this is my kind of recipe 🙂 🙂
megunprocessed says
This is creative!
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says
These look so delicious! LOVE the crunch!
Ashley (@wishesNdishes) says
Quick and easy meals are my jam! And I love the video on how to make this!
bakerbynature says
This looks irresistible!
Angie Barrett says
Cool Ranch Pork Chops sounds like something that my mom would LOVE! I can't wait to send this to her!
The Daring Gourmet says
That sounds yummy and I love that crunchy breading!
comfortablydomestic says
I'm with you--salt & pepper are basic cooking tools. I like how easy and fun this recipe is to prepare. Kids would love it!
Kelly Pfeiffer says
Loving the crunch that the cool ranch doritos give to the pork!! YUMMM
LaurenKellyNutrition says
This is so much fun! My kids would love this!
Back for Seconds says
These look so good and I know my kids would enjoy making them with me!
Alyssa | EverydayMaven says
What a fun dish!